JANET CANN, Rockland: Voters are engaged and informed in Rockland

I recently read the article on apathy in town elections. While I realize that Rockland seems to fall between the Ledger and Enterprise for reporting, I am disappointed that no one noticed that there were several races in Rockland this spring.

The Enterprise, Brockton, MA

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Posted May. 16, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated May 16, 2013 at 4:09 PM

Posted May. 16, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated May 16, 2013 at 4:09 PM

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I recently read the article on apathy in town elections. While I realize that Rockland seems to fall between the Ledger and Enterprise for reporting, I am disappointed that no one noticed that there were several races in Rockland this spring.

There were three people running for two seats on the board of selectmen, two people running for highway superintendent, seven people running for two seats on the school committee and two people running for a seat on the planning board. These are all very important offices to hold.

In addition, 33 percent of voters went to the polls on April 30. According to several clerks at the polls, many people asked only for local ballots and skipped the senatorial primary ballot completely.

This demonstrates that there is a great interest by Rockland residents in what happens in our town. In the last several years, we have committed overrides to build a brand new middle school, to refurbish the high school, to fix and resurface roads, to build a new senior center, and recently to fully fund the Rockland Memorial Library to state requirements.

We have a brand new bike/walking trail that is well used. Rockland is a great place to live. There is very little apathy here. Instead, there is excitement and energy, and I for one, would like the newspapers to notice and report on the great things that are happening!